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    Bodhi Kitchen

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Entrance sculpted panel
    Dan R.

    "Can you show me the shine of your Japan? The sparkle of your China, can you show me? Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva" (Steely Dan) Bodhi Kitchen is an absolutely beautiful Asian restaurant in downtown Rehoboth Beach where you'll find their menu dotted with delicacies from Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam and Japan. When you walk in, the bar is right in front of you, and the two-level dining room is to your right. We sat in the upper level and the thing that struck me immediately was how pretty the room was. There were two kinds of hanging lantern-style lights, and some of them had flickering gold bulbs that resembled candlelight. It was a beautiful effect. The menu is a real tour-de-force with dishes like Peking Duck Tacos, Shaoxing Braised Duck Laab, Pork Belly Steam Bun, Braised Cumin Lamb Ho Fun, and Singapore Black Pepper Crab. In addition to all that, they have nightly specials like a "Curry Night", "Asian Street Food Night", or "Dim Sum Night" among others. We happened to visit on Dim Sum Night, so that's where we went on the menu. We ordered two of their Dim Sum specials - six Pork Soup Dumplings ($13) with ground pork, ginger, scallion, rice wine and pork broth, and a Dumpling Sampler ($17) with two each of Pork Belly and Kim Chi dumplings, Shiitake and Chinese Sausage Dumplings, and Szechuan Chicken Dumplings. I had the sampler and thought it was very good. The three varieties all delivered plenty of flavor, and the pork belly and Szechuan chicken dumplings also came through with their advertised heat from peppercorns, five spice and chili oil. Our server Paula was friendly and professional. All in all, Bodhi scored high in ambience, food, and service.

    crab rangoons
    Crystal Ann G.

    Let me preface this by saying I'm Asian. I eat all types of Asian food alllll the time. This place is a NO GO if you're looking for something actually tasty and authentic. Limited menu. Not tasty. Not authentic. Super expensive. Decor is cool though. We're soup dumpling connoisseurs in my party, so when we got sad looking frozen dumplings with no soup in them, we were disappointed. You can just tell by looking at the pics other ppl posted. My sister had to spit it out too - yikes! They were slimy inside and had weird hard bits... Better off going with the microwaveable Trader Joe's soup dumplings. If you like soft, warm, wilted lettuce, then you'll probably like the Thai chicken lettuce wraps. And the mocktail was weird as hell - tasted like a cold sparkly ginger soup served in a bowl. I'll close it off with a funny saying my server said when I asked if they had Dr Pepper. "Apparently Asians don't drink Dr Pepper" lol

    Ginger bliss
    Ashley B.

    I came in with a large party and the staff was very accommodating. The food selection was fair, but nothing too exciting. I was slightly disappointed by the flavors in several of the dishes that were ordered at our table, but it was fine. The Ginger Bliss cocktail was the highlight of my entire weekend! I wouldn't return for the food, but absolutely would for the wonderful cocktail!

    Chicken pad Thai
    Gabby T.

    The updated decor of Bodhi is notable both in the exterior and interior of the restaurant. The interior lighting is moody, and modern seating has been added compared to the restaurant that previously occupied this space. Asian influences are seen throughout the decor choices. Our server was very outgoing and shared a lot of information about the menu and options available. He was very friendly, and I appreciated the attention to allergies and discussion of what could be gluten free on the menu as well as his recommendations of favorite dishes. The food itself was very fresh and hot. The pad Thai flavor is a bit different from most other restaurants, but it was tasty and a good portion size. I would be interested in returning to try other items on the menu.

    The bar
    Mia C.

    We finally were able to try this new restaurant in downtown Rehoboth. We were so happy we did! The ambiance is incredible, all of the wait staff were amazing, accomodating, attentive, and friendly! Our waiter gave us recommendations based on popular and delicious items on the menu. I recommend making a reservation online. We were lucky and got the last open table. It is comforting that they ask if the table has any dietary restrictions or allergies, too! My wife and I split a couple different dishes and we were satisfied with everything we received, from drinks to the main course! We ordered the soup dumplings as an appetizer, dan dan noodles, and Beijing Beef! We cannot wait to go back!!! Everything down to the BATHROOM was amazing!

    Samantha H.

    Stumbled upon a sign the morning before about a dim sum service, something we didn't expect at the beach and decided to give it a try. Got one of the earlier reservations (they are on open table which is always a plus for me). Seated promptly and was empty the entire time we ate there so we really got to soak in the experience. It's not classic dim sum in the sense that you have carts pushed around with food, but everything we had tasted AMAZING! The only dish we didn't enjoy was the dan dan noodle. It was thick udon noodles with scant sauce and virtually no flavor. Portions are appropriate for dim sum, but the price point was a little higher, that being said I did not mind given the attentive service, flavor and presentation. The ambience is very oriental/modern. I could see this being a great place to entertain guests or a place to sit down and eat food with family. Service was great! Prompt, informational, attentive, that being said we were the only ones eating there. It's pretty hidden, but exterior and interior are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our time so much that I think we'll come back for the dinner or lunch service next time! Highly recommend!

    Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice
    Taylor G.

    Bodhi in Rehoboth has a great vibe for drinks, but the food falls short. The cocktails were delicious, and the soup dumplings were decent, but the rest of the meal left a lot to be desired. I ordered the chicken kimchi fried rice, mostly because I couldn't swap the jasmine rice with noodles in the Mongolian beef dish. The chicken was tough and dry, and the fried egg arrived five minutes after the rest of my plate. My dish was also the last to come out, about five minutes after everyone else's at the table. The food was overly salty and lacked any authentic pan-Asian flavor. I'd skip the food and just enjoy a drink at the bar if you visit.

    Maria L.

    Love the vibe of this place for lunch. Wasn't busy and had great service. Our waitress suggested the soup dumplings-- they were delicious!! Nom Nom. I loved dipping it in the hot chili oil. My friend ate them plain and they were still great! My friend and I also tried: Chicken lettuce wrap- we were told these were spicy, having two peppers next to it on the menu-- not the case, even my friend who doesn't have a high spice tolerance could eat them easily. Bang bang Shrimp bun- wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting especially since name bang bang is in the name of the dish. Pretty subtle bang.. Dan Dan noodles- I've had this dish many times in other restaurants and generally it is spicier which I love. I added the chili oil which gave it a more appealing spice level. The noodles were beautifully cooked! Singapore salted Shrimp- this dish kind of felt like an Asian twist on carbonara sauce. It had a mild creamy flavor. I had to add chili oil to this as well to give it more heat. I'd like to come back for drinks and dumplings ! Might be a fun spot to check out for brunch on Sunday for the $23 menu.

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    Soup Dumplings are a must here! Scallion pancakes were excellent. Service was on point too! Definitely a repeater!

    Manhattan
    Sandy M.

    Visited Bodhi Kitchen for the first time today and we all really enjoyed the experience. We went for Sunday brunch, a fixed price meal where you can make choices from a limited menu. First ~ the space is really lovely, from the entrance to the rest rooms. Second, the waitstaff was fab, really personable, knowledgeable and helpful. We started with cocktails, I had an espresso martini, one person had their version of a manhattan and the other one of their house special drinks. Our choices from group A included pork soup dumplings, Korean shrimp toast, crab Rangoon, pork belly steamed rolls, vegetable spring rolls, all of which were amazing. It's hard to find such good soup dumplings in this area, actually hard to find any really good Asian food, so this is a very welcome option. Our mains included tuna poke, Dan Dan noodles, and duck fried rice. The only issue was that the duck fried rice was overly salty, but the waitress offered to replace. They handled it very well, and we were appreciative of their efforts. Overall this was a great experience and we can't wait to go back. There are a few special nights during the off season, Monday is pad Thai night, might be a great place to start trying things on the main menu. As an aside we really enjoyed the brunch, at $23 per person it was a great way to taste 3 options and a great cocktail.

    Steamed dumplings
    Steve M.

    We are delighted to have this pan-asian restaurant become part of the foodie milieu in RB. Having just completed their soft opening, we were impressed with the smooth execution of friendly and helpful service that only enhanced the enjoyment of our meal. The soup dumplings were quite good - and that's measured against a rather high standard (i.e., I've been a frequent visitor to China). I was less impressed with the veggie dumplings. The duck dish from the "Large Plate" section of the menu was flavorful and healthy. However, it wasn't quite what I'd call a large plate; nor did it offer a substantive portion of duck. The ambiance was inviting and fun. The only suggestion I have for management is to edit your music playlist a bit. A majority of the music presented us with a relaxed and very pleasant lounge vibe. However, a few of the songs had a heavy club beat that was highly incongruous and would be more appropriate for Dewey Beach clientele. Overall it was a solid first impression. We look forward to coming back and seeing how this restaurant evolves and matures. We love the management team's other offerings in the RB area, and we have every confidence this will become one of our regular stops as we enjoy our summers in RB.

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    Excellent food, always consistent. Great service, great drinks and ambience. We love this place.

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